Alabama § 15-10-12 - When Defendant to Be Taken Before Judge or Magistrate Issuing Warrant.
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§ 15-10-12. When Defendant to Be Taken Before Judge or Magistrate Issuing Warrant.
When the warrant of arrest is executed in any county other than the one in which it is issued and is for a felony, or when for a misdemeanor and the defendant is not bailed according to the provisions of Sections 15-7-20 and 15-7-21, he must be brought before the judge or magistrate issuing the warrant or, if such judge or magistrate is unable to attend or his office is vacant, before some other judge or magistrate of the county in which such warrant is issued, and the warrant, with a proper return thereof, must be delivered to such judge or magistrate.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-10-12
What does Code of Alabama § 15-10-12 cover?
Section 15-10-12 ("When Defendant to Be Taken Before Judge or Magistrate Issuing Warrant.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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